{"product_id":"9781925106886","title":"Citizens of London: the Americans who stood with Britain in its darkest,finest hour","description":"Author: Olson, Lynne\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781925106886\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Scribe Publications\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 23 Sep 2015\u003cbr\u003ePages: 431 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on a variety of primary sources, Lynne Olson skilfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious FDR and reluctant American public to back the British at a critical time. Deeply human, brilliantly researched, and beautifully written,\u003ci\u003eCitizens of London\u003c\/i\u003eis a triumph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn enthralling, behind-the-scenes account of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCitizens of London\u003c\/i\u003e brings out of history's shadows the three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking news reporter; Averell Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDR's Lend-Lease programme in London; and John G. Winant, the shy, idealistic US ambassador. \u003ci\u003eCitizens of London\u003c\/i\u003e examines how these men fought to save Britain in its darkest hour. Each formed close ties with Winston Churchill - so much so that all became romantically involved with members of the prime minister's family.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drawing on a variety of primary sources, Lynne Olson skilfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious FDR and reluctant American public to back the British at a critical time. Deeply human, brilliantly researched, and beautifully written, \u003ci\u003eCitizens of London\u003c\/i\u003e is a triumph.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A nuanced history that captures the immense amount of material on the period and crafts a cracking good read.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 'Three fascinating Americans living in London helped cement the World War II alliance between Roosevelt and Churchill. Lynne Olson brings us the wonderful saga of Harriman, Murrow, and Winant. Her book is a triumph of research and storytelling. It's history on an intimate level.' \u003cb\u003eWalter Isaacson, author of \u003ci\u003eEinstein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165332943006,"sku":"UBD-9781925106886","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781925106886.jpg?v=1787134623","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781925106886","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}